Lovie Smith praises Buccaneers DE Jacquies Smith

The undrafted free agent, who was cut by Buffalo after Week 1 and has served a stint in the Canadian Football League, has gone from practice squad member to key player in the rotation. He has three sacks in the last three games, including two Sunday against Washington. Smith claims the result should be increased playing time.

"We tell the players always, 'If you get in a few plays and you're productive with those, you'll get more,'" Smith told ESPN. "Kind of simple as that. He has continued to get more plays based on his play. He's come a long way from being cut by the Bills and coming down here and now really being a factor. So it's safe to say that, yes."

Bills cut Jacquies Smith

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/8/14) The Bills released defensive lineman Jacquies Smith Monday, to clear a spot on the 53-man roster. Smith was inactive for Week 1 against the Bears, but could land on the practice squad, where he spent much of last season.

Stephon Gilmore among Bills inactives in Week 1

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/7/14) Bills starting cornerback Stephon Gilmore is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Bears with a groin injury.